Castledine George, Grainger Michelle, Wood Neil, Dilley Carol
Institute of Ageing and Health, Birmingham.
Br J Nurs. 2007;16(18):1128-31. doi: 10.12968/bjon.2007.16.18.27506.
The management of constipation is a problem in any healthcare setting, for a variety of reasons. These include the lack of a unified definition of constipation, differences in bowel habit between individuals, the lack of literature on assessment of constipation and nursing research into the condition, and the numerous risk factors. A good knowledge and understanding of these factors, which can help not only in dealing with constipation, but also in preventing it and maintaining the individual's comfort and health, is essential. This two-part article describes a research study carried out in nine care homes, among patients of various ages with a variety of chronic conditions. The aim of the study was to investigate and improve bowel care in long-term care settings. Part 1 presents the background to the study, including the definition, causes, risk assessment and management of constipation, which focuses on the role of health education and the use of laxatives. The main part of the study and implications for practice will be presented in part 2.
由于多种原因，便秘的管理在任何医疗环境中都是一个问题。这些原因包括缺乏便秘的统一定义、个体之间排便习惯的差异、缺乏关于便秘评估的文献以及对该病症的护理研究，还有众多风险因素。深入了解这些因素不仅有助于处理便秘，还能预防便秘并维持个体的舒适与健康，这至关重要。这篇分两部分的文章描述了一项在九家养老院针对患有各种慢性疾病的不同年龄段患者开展的研究。该研究的目的是调查和改善长期护理环境中的肠道护理。第1部分介绍了研究背景，包括便秘的定义、成因、风险评估和管理，重点关注健康教育的作用和泻药的使用。研究的主要部分及对实践的启示将在第2部分呈现。
